Id like to adopt a second cat. How will my first cat react?
Initially, your resident cat isnt going to look upon this matter lightly. The best way to bring in a second cat is to have a separate room set up for him. He should stay in there for about one or two weeks. This gives him time to get settled into his new surroundings and it also gives your resident cat time to adjust. The introduction should be done a sense at a time meaning, dont overwhelm either cat by forcing them to confront each other. Let them get used to each others scent first, before they actually see each other. Put a sock on your hand and rub the new cat. Once you have collected his scent, place that sock in your resident cats territory. Take the mate to that sock and rub your resident cat down and deposit it in the newcomers room. This way, they can start to investigate each other slowly and safely. The next step involves letting the new guy check out the rest of the house. Place your resident cat in another room and then let the newcomer walk around a bit. This helps him b
